Georgia government tightens grip over free speech in literature

New report shows alarming erosion of democracy in Georgia, threats to free speech, and the fight for cultural freedom.
Black to the Future: top storytelling voices on demystifying genre

Black to the Future panellists Corey Brotherson, Rivers Solomon, and Chella Ramanan discuss the Afrofuturism storytelling.
Are memoirs still important? Top books and why we love them

Explore the vital role of memoirs in literature—connecting generations, evoking empathy, and preserving personal and cultural histories.
Amazon’s KDP AI audiobooks faces backlash from authors

Authors and actors air their concerns over Amazon’s new KDP beta test for virtual voice-narrated audiobooks.
Goodreads review bombing: action taken to preserve trust

Goodreads combats review bombing to ensure genuine reviews, safeguarding literary discourse and reader trust.
Publishing bodies revise charter for values and mental health

UK literary bodies update professional values, fostering inclusivity and respect in publishing post social movements.
Who Wrote This? author Naomi Baron: AI’s threat to language

Who Wrote This? author Professor Naomi S. Baron discusses AI’s impact on writing, language, and professions in an exclusive interview.
Julia Cameron: The Artist’s Way author on AI and creative blocks

Julia Cameron discusses ‘The Artist’s Way,’ creativity, and navigating the age of artificial intelligence with How To Be Books.
Creative bodies urge UK PM: safeguard copyright at AI Summit

Creative industries urge UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to safeguard copyrights amid AI developments ahead of Safety Summit.
Nasrin Sotoudeh: Iranian author held after metro death funeral

The arrest of activist Nasrin Sotoudeh, often referred to as “Iran’s Nelson Mandela,” has sparked international outrage.